Alaska and Hawaii Quiz

What was the movement to add land to the United States called?

• Expanding the US

• Monarchy

• Siberian Sale

• Imperialism

Who was the Secretary of State responsible for the purchase of Alaska?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

• William H. Seward

• Abraham Lincoln

How much did Alaska cost the United States?

• 7.2 million

• 5 million

• 10.2 million

• 2 billion

What was the main reason behind the purchase of Alaska by the United States?

• To gain access to advanced technology

• To acquire natural resources and expand territory

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish a military base

What was the popular term used to describe the purchase of Alaska as a foolish decision?

• The Great Purchase

• The Wise Investment

• Alaska's Triumph

• Seward's Folly

What year did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?

• 1901

• 1945

• 1776

• 1867

What was the main motivation behind the annexation of Hawaii by the United States?

• To promote cultural exchange and diversity

• To establish a new trade route with Europe

• Strategic military and economic advantages in the Pacific region

• To provide humanitarian aid and support

Who was the last reigning monarch of Hawaii before it was annexed by the United States?

• Emperor Hirohito

• Queen Liliuokalani

• Princess Ka'iulani

• King Kamehameha III

What year did the United States officially annex Hawaii?

• 1912

• 1776

• 1865

• 1898

What was the role of American sugar planters in the annexation of Hawaii?

• Lobbying for annexation to protect their economic interests

• Advocating for the rights of indigenous people in Hawaii

• Supporting the establishment of a monarchy in Hawaii

• Fighting for Hawaiian independence